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Cost of Living & Prices:
Egypt vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Egypt vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.25 times less for grocery shopping in Egypt than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.17 PLN (1.68 USD) in Egypt and 27.19 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Egypt.

6.17 PLN
27.19 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.41 PLN (0.66 USD) in Egypt and 9.25 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Egypt.

2.41 PLN
9.25 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 33.73 PLN (9.19 USD) in Egypt and 73.15 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Egypt.

33.73 PLN
73.15 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 30.97 PLN (8.44 USD) in Egypt and 66.04 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Egypt.

30.97 PLN
66.04 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 17.17 PLN (4.68 USD) in Egypt and 58.99 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Egypt.

17.17 PLN
58.99 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 7.74 PLN (2.11 USD) in Egypt and 69.71 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Egypt.

7.74 PLN
69.71 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.81 PLN (1.31 USD) in Egypt and 12.25 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Egypt.

4.81 PLN
12.25 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 5.75 PLN (1.57 USD) for 12 eggs in Egypt and 26.38 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Egypt.

5.75 PLN
26.38 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7 PLN (1.91 USD) in Egypt and 13.98 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Egypt.

7.00 PLN
13.98 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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91.68 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.86 PLN (0.23 USD) in Egypt and 10.79 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92% lower in Egypt.

0.86 PLN
10.79 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.31 PLN (0.63 USD) in Egypt and 18.38 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Egypt.

2.31 PLN
18.38 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.44 PLN (3.66 USD) in Egypt and 62.96 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Egypt.

13.44 PLN
62.96 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 3.58 PLN (0.98 USD) in Egypt and 5.83 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Egypt.

3.58 PLN
5.83 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.64 PLN (0.45 USD) in Egypt and 14.71 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Egypt.

1.64 PLN
14.71 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.06 PLN (0.56 USD) in Egypt and 20.99 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in Egypt.

2.06 PLN
20.99 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.73 PLN (0.47 USD) in Egypt and 13.72 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Egypt.

1.73 PLN
13.72 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.78 PLN (0.76 USD) in Egypt and 30.34 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Egypt.

2.78 PLN
30.34 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 38.56 PLN (10.51 USD) in Egypt and 32.95 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in the United States.

38.56 PLN
32.95 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.35 PLN (0.37 USD) in Egypt and 23.37 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Egypt.

1.35 PLN
23.37 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.79 PLN (0.22 USD) in Egypt and 9.14 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Egypt.

0.79 PLN
9.14 PLN

Restaurant

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Egypt vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.61 times less for meals in restaurants in Egypt than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.81 PLN (1.58 USD) in Egypt and 21.5 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73% lower in Egypt.

5.81 PLN
21.50 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.44 PLN (0.39 USD) in Egypt and 12.11 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Egypt.

1.44 PLN
12.11 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.42 PLN (1.48 USD) in Egypt and 29.35 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Egypt.

5.42 PLN
29.35 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.61 PLN (3.17 USD) in Egypt and 44.02 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Egypt.

11.61 PLN
44.02 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 19.35 PLN (5.28 USD) in Egypt and 44.02 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56% lower in Egypt.

19.35 PLN
44.02 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 77.42 PLN (21.1 USD) in Egypt and 513.62 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Egypt.

77.42 PLN
513.62 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15.48 PLN (4.22 USD) in Egypt and 95.39 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Egypt.

15.48 PLN
95.39 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.56 PLN (0.15 USD) in Egypt and 9.36 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94% lower in Egypt.

0.56 PLN
9.36 PLN

Fuel

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Egypt vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.74 times less for fuel in Egypt than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.15 PLN (0.31 USD) in Egypt and 3.61 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Egypt.

1.15 PLN
3.61 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.41 PLN (0.38 USD) in Egypt and 3.4 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Egypt.

1.41 PLN
3.40 PLN

Transportation

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Egypt vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 19.34 times less for transportation in Egypt than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 27.48 PLN (7.49 USD) in Egypt and 484.27 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Egypt.

27.48 PLN
484.27 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.16 PLN (0.32 USD) in Egypt and 10.64 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Egypt.

1.16 PLN
10.64 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 3.87 PLN (1.06 USD) in Egypt and 154.09 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.5% lower in Egypt.

3.87 PLN
154.09 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.85 PLN (0.23 USD) in Egypt and 7.96 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Egypt.

0.85 PLN
7.96 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.55 PLN (0.42 USD) in Egypt and 18.31 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Egypt.

1.55 PLN
18.31 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Egypt vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 13.94 PLN (3.8 USD) in Egypt and 73.37 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81% lower in Egypt.

13.94 PLN
73.37 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 64.48 PLN (17.58 USD) in Egypt and 578.81 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Egypt.

64.48 PLN
578.81 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 26.92 PLN (7.34 USD) in Egypt and 238.47 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Egypt.

26.92 PLN
238.47 PLN

Flats for rent

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Egypt vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 18.93 times less for renting an apartment in Egypt than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 792.86 PLN (216.11 USD) in Egypt and 14886 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in Egypt.

792.86 PLN
14 886 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 520.04 PLN (141.75 USD) in Egypt and 9330 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Egypt.

520.04 PLN
9 330 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1584 PLN (431.68 USD) in Egypt and 30162 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in Egypt.

1 584 PLN
30 162 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 988.36 PLN (269.4 USD) in Egypt and 19175 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Egypt.

988.36 PLN
19 175 PLN

Flats for sale

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Egypt vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 21.64 times less for buying an apartment in Egypt than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 3143 PLN (856.74 USD) in Egypt and 63671 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Egypt.

3 143 PLN
63 671 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1864 PLN (508.07 USD) in Egypt and 44671 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in Egypt.

1 864 PLN
44 671 PLN

Salary

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Egypt vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Egypt is 28.37 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 665.46 PLN (181.39 USD) in Egypt and 18877 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 96.5% lower in Egypt.

665.46 PLN
18 877 PLN

Hotels

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Egypt vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

255 PLN
381 PLN

Two stars

220 PLN
537 PLN

Three stars

301 PLN
716 PLN

Four stars

653 PLN
926 PLN

Five stars

1 030 PLN
2 205 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Egypt: 19 cities, 642 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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